Alternative to 222
Meet someone. Not everyone.
Meeting new people is fun. Meeting someone you want to see again? Even better. If you're exploring 222 but have dating on your mind, try Known. We get to know you, introduce you to one person at a time, and help plan the date when you both say yes. You bring yourself. We'll help with the introductions.
Love this! I was on the waitlist for a while and started to lose hope but I just got my first match and he’s really cute! Fingers crossed!
I absolutely love the concept about this app we need more apps like this that actually values real dating rather than mindless swiping on people. Apps like this highlights connection between people and that’s what love’s really about. I’m grateful they made this app!!
Excited to end swiping
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
Try it nowHow is Known different?
Will someone get to know you first?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
An event to attend, or a date to share?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
A room full of people, or one introduction?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
Looking for a one-on-one connection?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
What happens after the evening ends?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Known vs 222
| The details | 222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you meet | A group of five people matched with you. | One person chosen around your values and relationship goals. |
| Getting to know you | A questionnaire about your personality and preferences. | A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals. |
| Manual swiping | No profile swiping; attend a matched group experience. | None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet. |
| Book the date | Organizes a group dinner and comedy experience. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Paid social experiences. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | A subscription option is offered. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
I've been on some great dates so far with genuine people who were clearly there for the same reason I was.
Such a great user experience!! The aesthetic alone is unmatched and it was very easy to navigate and I felt very comfortable using the app.
i actually liked how they took care of picking the whole date place for me.
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Hayes Valley / San Francisco
LOQUAT
Loquat’s Gough Street bakery is a small daytime stop centered on Jewish-diaspora baking. Try the kubaneh, a Yemenite bread that makes a good centerpiece for a shared breakfast.
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Outer Richmond / San Francisco
Lands End and the Sutro Baths
For a date that costs nothing but still feels like a plan, walk the Coastal Trail from Lands End toward the Sutro Baths. The trail follows the cliffs above the Pacific, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge along the way, before dropping down to the ruins of the old baths.
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Point Loma / San Diego
Cesarina
Cesarina is a colorful Point Loma trattoria with a bougainvillea-covered patio that’s especially nice for a date on a warm night. Pasta is made in house, with plenty of dishes to split, and the tiramisu is finished tableside.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
How do I delete my account?
Is Known available on Android?
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Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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